Seeking Sunshine for my Gloomy Attitude

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

This morning I am very disappointed in myself.



The scale is creeping up and I have been unwilling to buckle down and do something about it. How long am I going to let this stubbornness rule my life? It doesn't help that it is gloomy outside and my neck and shoulders ache from rheumatism.





Enough self-pity already. Everyone has some cross to bear. My choices rule, so let's see how much responsibility I am willing to accept today.



Doesn't sound like the attitude of a person determined to make life happen on purpose, does it? "Just do it" is tracking across my mind.



I hope you have a great day and thank you so much for stopping by and letting me vent. I do appreciate it. Hugs from Janet

  

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SRABANTI 5/17/2010 1:21AM

Please go thru the Blogs and the Spark page of this Spark friend of mine.. Ull get tons of inspiration out there~~ http://www.sparkpeop le.com/mypage.asp?id=PRINCESSNURSE Report Inappropriate Comment

ROX2013 3/10/2010 1:52PM

When I feel this way I remember a line from a oldie "slip sliding away"...and it seems to have slow the slide. We all have slippery slopes to overcome and some days the slope gains ground and sometimes we do...Also, gloomy days don't help me either. Report Inappropriate Comment

TUFFYBIRD 3/10/2010 1:01PM

Never give up ... just pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and try again! I have no doubt that you can. Report Inappropriate Comment

EIKOOW 3/10/2010 11:03AM

Hang in there! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHEILA1505 3/10/2010 10:23AM

Everyone on here sometimes needs a push from behind, or a hand to pull them through and other times that same person does the pushing or pulling. Right now we are all pulling and pushing - but you've got to help us, Janet, and you are the No.1 player in your own life. We think you're worth it - I reckon you do too, but are loath to admit it for some reason. Be the star in the production of your own life's story! We are part of the supporting cast, but maybe you need to call upon some of those close at hand, too. Report Inappropriate Comment

WALNUT5612 3/10/2010 9:50AM

Keep fighting the urge to revert back to you old habits. Report Inappropriate Comment

DESERTDREAMERS 3/10/2010 9:41AM

Ah, we all have bad days (weeks?), but it's still a journey - not the end if we slip. Lord knows, I've slipped and slid - but still am making progress! Report Inappropriate Comment

115 Days of Imperfect Progress

Friday, February 12, 2010

I woke up this morning and decided I wanted freedom from tracking. I ate what I wanted when I wanted it; but tonight I feel bloated and stuffed.



I talked to my 'chosen sister', Pat, and she said to track it anyway and face the music. So I did. This is day #115 of tracking and I am not willing to give up my ongoing streak. And I am not willing to give back my progress either.



I have had no fruit or vegetables yet today, so I am going to have an orange and some carrots before I go to bed. I don't have to wait until morning. I need some nutrition tonight.



The people on this site keep me going and reel me in when I am floating away. I thank you very much for being there for me.



I feel renewed hope again. And my journey goes on. Take care and hugs from Janet in chilly Illinois.

  

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MGRIFFITH32 3/8/2010 1:47PM

Great job! You really turned it around. You have a good friend. Thanks for sharing. Report Inappropriate Comment

RENA1965 3/8/2010 10:43AM

Hang in there Janet, tomorrow is a new day.. Report Inappropriate Comment

SHEILA1505 2/13/2010 12:39AM

I am so glad you didn't throw in the towel on your tracking just because of a day of poor choices - Well Done! and also well done for starting to put things right again before you signed off for the day. We're all in this together - sometimes being tugged along behind our friends and sometimes doing the shoving from the back. I need you around - so don't even think of giving up! If you get any chox this w/e - donate them to a worthy cause! Report Inappropriate Comment

BIRDLEGS29 2/12/2010 8:23PM

on adding something healthy tonight. I think we all have days like that, but we do pay for those days, don't we? LOL Jean Report Inappropriate Comment

Me and My Mouth Mania

Thursday, February 11, 2010

I am not real alert yet this morning. I noticed after the fact that the date today is not the 12th, but the message is the same.



I have not been focusing on shorter term goals, so I am going to change my tracker to reflect the next milestome I want to pass: into the teens by St. Patrick's Day. I can do that!

Thank you for stopping by. Hugs from J in sunny but very chilly central Illinois.

  

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GLORIA68 2/12/2010 12:35AM

yes, you will be ok hang in there stay with us! we are all in the same boat. Report Inappropriate Comment

JANRTEACH 2/11/2010 2:34PM

I reviewed your food tracker and i think you were so hungry because you ate a lot of carbs during the day. It happens to all of us. Just remember, the more carbs you eat, the more you want. If you don't believe, think about how hungry you are after a Thanksgiving dinner. Hang in there -- every day is a new day. Report Inappropriate Comment

WALNUT5612 2/11/2010 12:01PM

Yes you can!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHEILA1505 2/11/2010 9:22AM

Yes - how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. So smaller targets and more frequent accountability - works for me best that way. Accountability on here helps too - hiding away and beating ourselves up about the odd mistakes we make or poor choices isn't going to help at all. So accept it, learn from it and move on. Big hug and please let's all NOT get chox this w/e or pancakes next Tuesday :( Report Inappropriate Comment

Too Focused to Care

Saturday, February 06, 2010

I chose to eat too much salty food yesterday and the scale is up about 2# because of it. I accept that; but what happened?



I woke up yesterday morning with the willingness to work on a business project that I have been procrastinating about, so I went into "all or nothing" mode, determined to finish it in one day. There really was no rush. Realistically I have another week before it should be done, but old habits die hard. I did finish the project; but I had no room in my brain for focusing on my food intake.



By the time I took a lunch break, I barely cared what I ate. Then my hubby made duck and noodles, which was very good, but also very salty. So why not have a second serving?




By evening I was able to get my wits about me and finish the day with some string cheese and an apple.



Today is a new day to focus on my health and well-being. Time rolls on and I will get where I am wanting to go.





Thank you for stopping by to visit. Hugs from J.

  

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GLORIA68 2/6/2010 8:08PM

dont't worry. this happens to all of us from time to time. focus on tomorrow. dont' worry about yesterday. we are after all, only human. good luck keep up with sparkpeople Report Inappropriate Comment

SHEILA1505 2/6/2010 2:22PM

Well done for getting on with the project and you'll get rid of those pounds, you'll remember the salt &its consequences and do it all differently today with love Report Inappropriate Comment

TUFFYBIRD 2/6/2010 9:54AM

*deep sigh* We all have those days, believe me. When I do something like that I try to remember a blog that one of my SP friends made recently after she slipped. She said she "picked herself up, dusted herself off, and got on with it". I think that's a marvelous attitude and I try to emulate it. Today is a new day! Report Inappropriate Comment

STICK TO YOUR PRINCIPLES

Sunday, January 31, 2010

I was writing a blog last night when my computer locked up. The following is a shortened version of my weekend.

Sat. morning.



I started to turn the wrong way down a one-way street and almost caused an accident.



Had words with my husband about his GPS after he made an "insulting" comment about me being inferior to his "guide in the box."



Managed to get in 7000+ steps on my pedometer by walking around Wal-Mart.



I spent all morning doing computer maintenance so I could get back on Spark.

A much-needed nap just hit the spot. Then I made a sandwich and cut up veggies for supper. I am very grateful to have made it through these unusual days with my streak still going. Day #103 of tracking every bite and Day #6 of pre-planning my food consumption. It can be done. The next challenge will be traveling with a friend to Ohio to attend a funeral. I think I can get through it.

What's more I think you can get through whatever is coming your way. Stick to your principles and do what needs to be done. Then share your success with us. I love hearing about others facing the challenges and coming out better for it.

Thank you for stopping by. Hugs from Janet in sunny but cold Illinois.

  

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TUFFYBIRD 2/3/2010 12:54PM

Janet: Your blog made me laugh! I could make many comments about our GPS ... most of them not very complimentary. I think they get a bit confused if they're outside a city (the first time my BIL used his on the way to our house, it tried to route him into a lake!). They are excellent for city driving though, especially if you don't know the area; they don't understand the concept of "short-cuts" but they will get you where you want to go ... eventually. You'll make it through the funeral just fine, I'm sure. Pat Report Inappropriate Comment

GLORIA68 2/3/2010 1:04AM

Yes, this is what happened to me too. I downloaded about 10 pictures and just when I thought I was ready to send the blog, it went blank. So I tried it again today. Report Inappropriate Comment

SHEILA1505 2/1/2010 12:07AM

Well done for keeping on keeping on, Janet And strength for the upcoming trip to the funeral Report Inappropriate Comment

SHEILA1505 2/1/2010 12:07AM

Well done for keeping on keeping on, Janet And strength for the upcoming trip to the funeral Report Inappropriate Comment

FITKAT2010 1/31/2010 8:21PM

Excellent! Report Inappropriate Comment

DARKTHOR 1/31/2010 7:45PM

Talk with your friend about your food plans, get them in on it and make it an accomplishment you achieve together? Whatever you do, keep up the great attitude. Report Inappropriate Comment